Comments on: Nortriptyline for Chronic Pain

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:19:18 +0000

I have just gone back on Nortriptyline, after going off it and trying topamax, as i also have a tremour which I thought I could kill two birds with one stone by using topamax. The side effects I haad on topamax were just not worth it. Nortriptyline is just a godsend for me with my migranes, so I am sticking to it now

By: trina

trina — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:51:37 +0000

i have been dealing with migranes for years and have tried several medications with little help or no help. i am now taking nortriptyline 25mg and the doctor wants me to increase up to 75mg in about 3 weeks. but i also have anxiety and depression and take cymbalata 60mg. i have read up on nortriptyline is given for depression /anxiety too. so i am wondering if i can stop taking cymbalata and just take nortriptyline. i am 31 years old and take enough rx medications. i do have appt to see and talk to my doctor about the possible change too. but i just wanted someone’s opinion before then.

thanks

By: Sarag

Sarag — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:25:49 +0000

I have been taking Nortriptyline for about a year now for migrane prevention. I am taking 20mg a night, and found that my migranes diminished completely. I tried to lower the dose myself, and started taking 10mg a night, and learnt after about 6 weeks of doing this dose that it was too low, as the migranes returned. I have not put weight on taking it, so it is fantastic for me

By: marylyne

marylyne — Sat, 28 May 2011 03:28:51 +0000

My doctor just put me on Nortriptyline today 10mg I have been throwing up and very tired the next day. Is this expected, and I am concerned about gaining weight on this drug even though it is a low dosage.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:49:58 +0000

Just started taking this medication for sleeplessness due to chronic back pain.. Also have suffered from Migraines in the past.. I hope this will provide the relief and sleep needed to regain my normal daily routine..This is a substitute for the more addictive and less afffective valium and xanax taken in the past..Any opinons or similar cases would be appreciated on the effectiveness of this drug..Thanks..

By: Melinda

Melinda — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:24:17 +0000

I have a pretty good handle on the food, although it took me years to really get it. I’m a textbook tyramine case, but I think of it as “aged protein”–no nuts, no cheese, no deli meat, no leftovers. Of course it’s more complicated than that, but it makes it easier to explain to waiters and coworkers.

By: James

James — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:50:08 +0000

That’s great! And how are things going with the food triggers? Are you able to avoid them?

By: James

James — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:49:14 +0000

Nothing like an inexpensive medication that actually works for you!

By: Melinda

Melinda — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:42:01 +0000

Thanks, James! I’ve had migraines for about 10 years and transformed migraines for over 4. When I met my current neurologist, I was experiencing what felt like the same headache for 6 weeks straight. He switched Neurontin for Topamax, and when I lost a great deal of weight, he suggested we try Nortriptylin. We’ve leveled off at 40mg daily–also taken at bedtime–and except for accidental food triggers, I have been blessedly pain-free.

By: James

James — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:22:12 +0000

Yes, weight changes are a possible side effect of Nortriptyline. In other words, gaining or losing. But it’s not as common as some of the other side effects.